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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.98, 1,480.71 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.98, 1,480.71 and 466.83 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.98 : 1,480.71 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.98/1,480.71 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.98x = 1,480.71 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.98x = 691,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,241.60/987.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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